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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.94, 207.09 and 132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.94, 207.09 and 132.15 is: 198.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.94 : 207.09 = 132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.94/207.09 = 132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.94x = 207.09 × 132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.94x = 27,366.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,366.94/137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.40

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